We have been waiting for about 2 months for Sarah's other top front tooth (the right one) to come out. It did last night and there is a great story behind it. Hop over the my other blog for that story!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
One BIG catch up post!!!
Sad that the only reason I finally have a few minutes to post is...
Sick Sarah and Rachel. The last day of swimming lessons and Rachel gets sick on the sidewalk. Needless to say, we left pretty quickly after that!
Sarah and her nose Cheeto balancing act
And the Cheeto balancing continues, with Rachel's beautiful lips!!!
Sarah and Rachel's latest invention! Pinwheels and fans! They are such little smarties! Make me laugh all the time!!!
Potty chart & stickers, books...
Hand washing...
Emma is working hard and doing great!!!
(but honestly, her mommy is ready to be done)
Rachel (age 5), Sarah (age 6) and Emma (age 3)
Sick Sarah and Rachel. The last day of swimming lessons and Rachel gets sick on the sidewalk. Needless to say, we left pretty quickly after that!
So, what have we been up to? Hmmmmmm...
A whole lot of nothing! (and potty training Emma)
But I took some pictures of that nothin', so enjoy...
Sarah and her nose Cheeto balancing act
Emma and her corn! She LOVES it!
And the Cheeto balancing continues, with Rachel's beautiful lips!!!
Sarah and Rachel's latest invention! Pinwheels and fans! They are such little smarties! Make me laugh all the time!!!
And little Emma's Potty Training.........
Listening to Daddy read...
Listening to Daddy read...
Potty chart & stickers, books...
Hand washing...
...then Potty Treats!!!
Emma is working hard and doing great!!!
(but honestly, her mommy is ready to be done)
Rachel (age 5), Sarah (age 6) and Emma (age 3)
Pretty Sunday dresses!
We are doing great! Richard started back at school and he is working hard. Sarah will be starting 2nd grade and having her 7th birthday in a few weeks and big girl Rachel will be starting her ALL DAY kindergarten, too! Little Emma and I will be doing our stuff here at home! Should be a fun year!!!
We have been here in the Midwest for almost 10 months and it is so awesome! We sure miss friends and family, but we are so happy! What a blessing to be here!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
HP6
Richard and I went to see "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" today. It was so awesome! The best one so far!
There was laughter, teenage angst, suspense, and there were many tears. Even having read the book many, many times, I was still surprised and thrilled at the movie!!!
I found myself feeling more and more sorry for Draco Malfoy. I know, he is a jerk and does bad stuff. But I kept looking at him and thinking, "If he wasn't under these circumstances, he wouldn't be like this. Sure, he would still fight Harry every chance he got!". But he was lowering his wand. He wouldn't have done it!
*It just made me think of how we shouldn't judge people too quickly or too harshly. We don't always know what they are going through in their lives.
ANYWAY, awesome movie! I would pay to go see it again. In fact, I might go again this week or next. Awesome! I can't wait to buy it! Go and see it and enjoy!!!
There was laughter, teenage angst, suspense, and there were many tears. Even having read the book many, many times, I was still surprised and thrilled at the movie!!!
I found myself feeling more and more sorry for Draco Malfoy. I know, he is a jerk and does bad stuff. But I kept looking at him and thinking, "If he wasn't under these circumstances, he wouldn't be like this. Sure, he would still fight Harry every chance he got!". But he was lowering his wand. He wouldn't have done it!
*It just made me think of how we shouldn't judge people too quickly or too harshly. We don't always know what they are going through in their lives.
ANYWAY, awesome movie! I would pay to go see it again. In fact, I might go again this week or next. Awesome! I can't wait to buy it! Go and see it and enjoy!!!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
God Bless America!
4th of July Pancake Breakfast at the church!!!
We love our country!!!
Emma age 3 yrs, Sarah age 6 1/2 yrs, and Rachel age 5 yrs
Fun water handprints on our fence!!!
Nothing like HUGE SPARKLERS!!!!! Some amazing and awesome fireworks!
Emma and her sparkler!
God Bless America! It truly is the Land of the Free, Home of the Brave! I am grateful for all those who sacrificed for my Freedom!
Chicago Trip (in pictures!)
2 weeks ago Richard and I took a day trip into Chicago to see the Harry Potter Exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry and we also wanted to stop by the Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio.
The day was eventful... to say the least!
The day was eventful... to say the least!
About 1 hour into the trip, Richard took apart the dash to fix the cigarette lighter to charge the GPS that was suddenly low.
About 2 hours into the trip, the oil plug fell out so we had to stop quickly and pull over and watch all the oil pour out onto the freeway.
The offramp we stopped at. The Lord blessed us to break down right by the only car repair shop right off the freeway in like 50 miles. Thanks so much for your fast and super friendly run into town for parts (10 miles round trip) and repair job, HOT ROD BARN!!!!
About 2 hours into the trip, the oil plug fell out so we had to stop quickly and pull over and watch all the oil pour out onto the freeway.
The offramp we stopped at. The Lord blessed us to break down right by the only car repair shop right off the freeway in like 50 miles. Thanks so much for your fast and super friendly run into town for parts (10 miles round trip) and repair job, HOT ROD BARN!!!!
WE FINALLY GET SOMEWHERE!!!!
The Frank Lloyd Wright home, which we were supposed to do second, but we did first and got there right on time!
Frank Lloyd Wright studio. Amazing and brilliant!!!
Museum of Science and Industry!!!
Richard in front of the Ford Anglia used in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!!! The exhibit was awesome stuff from the movies!!!
Wacky picture of us to end a very wacky day!!! I love being with Richard! He is so much fun!
The Frank Lloyd Wright home, which we were supposed to do second, but we did first and got there right on time!
Frank Lloyd Wright studio. Amazing and brilliant!!!
Museum of Science and Industry!!!
Richard in front of the Ford Anglia used in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!!! The exhibit was awesome stuff from the movies!!!
Wacky picture of us to end a very wacky day!!! I love being with Richard! He is so much fun!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Independence Day...
Independent- adj. 1. not influenced or controlled by others: thinking or acting for oneself. 2. not depending or contingent upon something else. 3. not relying on another for aid or support. 4. refusing to be under obligation to others. 5. possessing a competence.
Independence- n. 1. the quality or state of being independent.
I love our country and I am so grateful to live in the United States of America.
I read this letter and wanted to share part of it with everyone:
At some point during the day, I hope you'll take time to think and reflect on what it is we're truly celebrating on the 4th of July -- our Independence Day. Of course the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776 but it's so much more than that.
On this day, 233 short years ago, a small group of men dedicated themselves to a higher purpose, an ideal they believed in so greatly, they signed their name to its expression and in doing so put their very lives at risk.
Never has a simple act of signing one's name carried such weight, such a profound commitment. By signing the Declaration of Independence, 56 men stood in direct defiance of the British government. They became marked men, and willingly so.
As I was doing some research on the significance of July 4th, I came across some interesting facts about these men.
Today as we all enjoy the freedom our forefathers guaranteed us, join me in honoring the extraordinary sacrifice of 56 extraordinary Americans.
Of the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence: Five were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes burned to the ground. Two lost sons serving in the Revolutionary Army, and two more had sons captured. Nine fought and died in the Revolutionary War.
If you ever feel like your lone voice can never be heard, that the political system isn't set up for "regular" Americans to change the course of history, remember: The signers were flesh and blood, mortal men with a divinely-inspired aim.
Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists, eleven were merchants, and nine were farmers and large plantation owners. They were well educated, smart enough to know that by signing the Declaration of Independence, they were signing their own death warrants.
They did it anyway, and God bless them for it.
As we enjoy our liberty on this 4th of July, or any day of any month, we must never take that liberty for granted. Too many have given too much. In the words of the Signers themselves,
"For the support of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor."
Their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor -- I think that's a price paid worth a few minutes of reflection, don't you?
But let's not be solemn in that reflection. I say rejoice and share this information with your friends and family, especially your kids. The Signers asked for nothing in return for their pledge, but I say that we show our thanks with a pledge of our own: To remember, to be grateful, and to carry on in their spirit. America is the greatest country this world has ever and will ever know, and it will stay that way so long as "we the people" remember that just like in 1776.
Happy Independence Day, and God bless America.
Glenn Beck
Please, remember who we are and where we came from.
Happy Independence Day!!!
-Becky
Independence- n. 1. the quality or state of being independent.
I love our country and I am so grateful to live in the United States of America.
I read this letter and wanted to share part of it with everyone:
At some point during the day, I hope you'll take time to think and reflect on what it is we're truly celebrating on the 4th of July -- our Independence Day. Of course the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776 but it's so much more than that.
On this day, 233 short years ago, a small group of men dedicated themselves to a higher purpose, an ideal they believed in so greatly, they signed their name to its expression and in doing so put their very lives at risk.
Never has a simple act of signing one's name carried such weight, such a profound commitment. By signing the Declaration of Independence, 56 men stood in direct defiance of the British government. They became marked men, and willingly so.
As I was doing some research on the significance of July 4th, I came across some interesting facts about these men.
Today as we all enjoy the freedom our forefathers guaranteed us, join me in honoring the extraordinary sacrifice of 56 extraordinary Americans.
Of the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence: Five were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes burned to the ground. Two lost sons serving in the Revolutionary Army, and two more had sons captured. Nine fought and died in the Revolutionary War.
If you ever feel like your lone voice can never be heard, that the political system isn't set up for "regular" Americans to change the course of history, remember: The signers were flesh and blood, mortal men with a divinely-inspired aim.
Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists, eleven were merchants, and nine were farmers and large plantation owners. They were well educated, smart enough to know that by signing the Declaration of Independence, they were signing their own death warrants.
They did it anyway, and God bless them for it.
As we enjoy our liberty on this 4th of July, or any day of any month, we must never take that liberty for granted. Too many have given too much. In the words of the Signers themselves,
"For the support of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor."
Their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor -- I think that's a price paid worth a few minutes of reflection, don't you?
But let's not be solemn in that reflection. I say rejoice and share this information with your friends and family, especially your kids. The Signers asked for nothing in return for their pledge, but I say that we show our thanks with a pledge of our own: To remember, to be grateful, and to carry on in their spirit. America is the greatest country this world has ever and will ever know, and it will stay that way so long as "we the people" remember that just like in 1776.
Happy Independence Day, and God bless America.
Glenn Beck
Please, remember who we are and where we came from.
Happy Independence Day!!!
-Becky
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